About Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad

Located in the Western Ghats of God’s Own Country, Muthanga is bio-graphically one of the flourishing regions of peninsular India. The sanctuary which is a part of the Nilgiris Forest Reserve was established in 1973 and is enroute Wayanad from Mysore. Sandwiched between mesmerizing hill stations and spice plantations and bordered by Bandipur on the northeast and Mudumalai in the southeast, the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary houses a diversified flora and fauna, which is one of the best bets to catch a glimpse of Asia’s largest elephant population. Embarking on a Muthanga wildlife sanctuary safari you will also come across other wildlife this semi-evergreen, swampy, lush deciduous forest houses. These include include tigers, panthers, jungle cats, civet cats, monkeys, wild dogs, Hanuman Langur, Slender Loris, wild Bisons and Malaman Sambar deer to name a few.

The fertile deciduous forest of Muthanga with various Eucalyptus, Maruthi, Karimaruthi, rosewood, Venteak and Vengal trees play a perfect host for numerous birds like peacocks, babblers, cuckoos, owls, woodpeckers, jungle fowls, butterflies and various other insects. With numerous watering holes, Muthanga has a stupendous population of pachyderms and hence has been declared a Project Elephant site in 1992 to create conversation awareness among local people, and to enhance to veterinary aid for captive elephants.

Ranked among the top 10 places to visit in Kerala, the best time to visit this meadow is around October to May. Summers might not be suitable for exploring this lush beauty as there is a high risk of forest fire, as the temperatures raise upto 35°C. Unlike monsoons which raises the humidity levels of the place, winter (October to February) is the perfect time for an adventurous trek or a bumpy safari to explore Muthanga. To have a complete experience of the mysterious and mesmerizing forest of Muthanga, a good 2 to 3 days is necessary as there are lot more to Muthanga than lush deciduous forests.

The 13th century Jain temple, which also served as a warehouse of ammunitions for Tipu Sultan’ army is a delightful ancient architecture to watch. Adding to this are the Ganapati temple which dates back to 8th century and also the Maariyamman temple which was a temple built as a goodwill gesture by the famous Pazhassi Raja thanking God for aiding him fight the British. For the folks who need a good combination of adrenaline rush and peace, Chethalayam waterfalls is a good bet. A trek of 4 km through the rocky terrain of Muthunga gives way to a smaller yet beautiful, untouched, unspoilt Chethalayam waterfalls which cascade from a height of 30 m. Also at a ride of half an hour is Wayanad, which is one of the most targeted tourist attractions in Kerala.

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it was awesome trip..mostly cab driver was very soft spoken and well behaved..hotels in Munnar was excellent..but the houseboat booked in allepey was not of good standard... AC not working properly...plz do some improvement...

Hotels are good but the house boat you provided is not upto the mark,
It's below satisfaction.
The food provided by the staff are also not satisfactory level.
Otherwise the arrangement of rest two places are remarkable.
Thanks hope you will amend.

We had booked a trip to Keara in December 2017. Driver was very quiet but helped us whenever required. Car model was given as promised & the road journey was good. We loved the food in Houseboat (both veg & nonveg). Hotels were satisfactory but not awesome. During initial stage, the agent helped us alter the itinerary which we liked. He requested us to add Athiraplly waterfall & mararikulam beach both of which were beautiful. Overall, we had a great holiday time.
Athiraplly waterfall : a must visit place in Kerala!

The trip was designed very well. All the hotel s were very good. But our cab driver know only local language which creates so many problems for us and he also not aware about the places of visiting. We have to search the places on internet and then go there. Our overall experience was not good with driver. We will suggest you to enroll such driver who even know English so that a traveller can communicate with him and get to know the places of attraction.

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FAQ's of Wayanad

What is considered the off-season in Kerala?

The off season in Kerala is from April to May, during which time it is too humid for comfort. The monsoon season here is from June to August.

What to pack for Kerala?

With most airlines imposing a 20 kg limit on baggage, one must make sure to not bring excess baggage. Sunscreen and mosquito repellant are a must have, apart from airy cotton apparels and comfortable footwear. Also make sure that you leave enough space inyour bags for taking back home souvenirs from the state.

Are there any restrictions on photography in Kerala?

Some temples in Kerala do not allow photography of the idols and the temple premises. Also, Indian government prohibits photography of bridges and hydroelectric projects in the state